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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Wittenberg University, Springfield OH
5K · 1 Mile
43–58°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
38–54°F
dry
2024
61–73°F
dry
2023
28–43°F
dry
2022
57–68°F
rain
2021
47–59°F
dry
2020
33–51°F
dry
2019
34–59°F
rain
2018
53–62°F
rain
2017
31–42°F
dry
2016
46–59°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Standing Up to POTS was founded in 2014 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Founder's Story
Standing Up to POTS was founded by Dr. Cathy Pederson in 2014 after her daughter was diagnosed with POTS.
Mission and Vision
Standing Up to POTS was created to generate a community who can support each other while pushing forward understanding of POTS.
Dr. Cathy Pederson
- Education: Dr. Pederson earned her Ph.D. in Physiology and Neurobiology from Rutgers in 1996.
- Focus: She has dedicated all of her professional research efforts to POTS, chronic illness, and quality of life.
Event Details
Join us for the Standing Up to POTS race on October 31, 2026, at Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH.
For more information and to register, visit our official race page.
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